This is Part 6 in a series of posts looking at how to stop managing and start managing as a leader. We are exploring are the critical aspects of effective leaders.
Tip 6: They Keep A Good Perspective
Powerful leaders don’t allow their desire to be liked to outweigh their commitment to be of service. There is a fantastic scene in the Nelson Mandela documentary A Long Walk to Freedom where he makes a public appearance shortly after being released from 27 years of prison. “You have trusted me to be your leader and as your leader, it is my responsibility to tell you that you are wrong,” Mandela says in one of his speeches. “We must forgive the British. We must put an end to this fighting.”
Mandela knew many would be resistant to and angered by his message. But he was willing to say what needed to be said. He held a bigger commitment to be of service to others and his vision of peace rather than being liked.
When we’re more concerned about being liked and accepted, we sabotage our ability to be an effective leader.
Questions to consider:
- What hard conversations have you been putting off because you are afraid of upsetting others, or not being liked?
- How might engaging in that next hard conversation make a difference for you, your business and the people you serve?
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